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HID kit that wont trip our computers?

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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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http://www.retrosolutionsllc.com/ser...06-2007/Detail

Check them out I think they look like a pretty well made solid kit. They look like they are alot better than those cheap VVME kits. does anybody know where else a kit of this quality is being sold that has the resistors already in the kit? I pretty well have to buy one of these kits as I absolutly hate dealing with wireing and will not be able to figure it out for myself. I just plain do not understand wireing.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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http://www.hidcountry.com/Products/canbus_hid_kit.php
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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the only problem i see with those can-bus kits is they still include a relay harness to install with the ballasts. If you are using a relay then the only thing that is actually hooked into the factory wiring is the relay itself. Which means anything special in the ballasts can not have any effect on the trucks factory wiring. Unless they do the same thing many people recommend and include a resistor/resistors in the relay harness.. Which would be a nice way of charging someone a **** ton more for HID's when they could get a cheaper kit and add resistors with the same result.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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For people who don't want the pain of soldering and heat shrinking then these may be the thing. I would guess they have the resistors, because otherwise they are gonna have a lot of pissed off dodge owners!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 06:35 AM
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You guys better read DOWN a bit where it says this..............

"Operation Notes (PLEASE READ):
This kit features simulated load on the included wiring harness that is a requirement for proper operation on Dodge Ram trucks. The load is simulated by means of resistors, to which installation and operation should adhere to the following recommendations to avoid damage or injury.
1) Resistors should be mounted directly the metal chassis, away from and not under plastics or heat sensitive items without proper ventilation to allow for cooling
2) Do not operate or handle the wiring harness, particularly the resistors without a proper 15 minute cooling period to avoid injury from burns"

Does any one get what that says? They use the same load resistors you buy on ebay for $4 each.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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So is it worth it? I am completly elecrticaly illeterate
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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No. It's not worth it in my opinion.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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Do you have a diagram showing the placement of the resistors? Also would something like theese work? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-K...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2X-HI...Q5fAccessories
 

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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 05:10 AM
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I know some people have bad luck from here... but i got it from hidextra .... He included the resistors for free.... Only problem i have is occasionally the front left bulb wont turn on the first time i turn the lights on.... and when i say occasionally i mean once every 2 weeks.... and i usually just drive with the fogs on until i reach the end of my street and give it another shot and voila it works.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by FixOrRepairDaily7638
Do you have a diagram showing the placement of the resistors? Also would something like theese work? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-K...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2X-HI...Q5fAccessories
No but there are pictures of mine in my gallery. Im going to build a harness this weekend and may just do a DIY tutorial and video
 
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